CVE-2017-1000229: Integer Overflow
First published: Fri Nov 17 2017(Updated: )
Integer overflow bug in function minitiff_read_info() of optipng 0.7.6 allows an attacker to remotely execute code or cause denial of service.
Credit: cve@mitre.org
| Affected Software | Affected Version | How to fix |
|---|---|---|
| debian/optipng | 0.7.7-1 0.7.7-2 0.7.7-3 | |
| Optipng Project Optipng | =0.7.6 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =7.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =8.0 | |
| Debian Debian Linux | =9.0 |
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Reference Links
- https://sourceforge.net/p/optipng/bugs/65/
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-1000229
- https://cve.mitre.org/cgi-bin/cvename.cgi?name=CVE-2017-1000229
- https://security-tracker.debian.org/tracker/CVE-2017-16938
- https://bugs.debian.org/cgi-bin/bugreport.cgi?bug=882032
- https://sourceforge.net/p/optipng/bugs/_discuss/thread/2a56b3aa/f6bb/attachment/0001-Prevent-integer-overflow-bug-65-CVE-2017-1000229.patch
- https://lists.debian.org/debian-lts-announce/2017/11/msg00030.html
- https://security.gentoo.org/glsa/201801-02
- https://www.debian.org/security/2017/dsa-4058
Frequently Asked Questions
What is CVE-2017-1000229?
CVE-2017-1000229 is an integer overflow bug in the function minitiff_read_info() of optipng 0.7.6.
What can an attacker do with CVE-2017-1000229?
An attacker can remotely execute code or cause denial of service using CVE-2017-1000229.
How can I fix CVE-2017-1000229 in optipng 0.7.6?
You can fix CVE-2017-1000229 in optipng 0.7.6 by upgrading to version 0.7.7-1, 0.7.7-2, or 0.7.7-3.
Is Optipng Project Optipng 0.7.6 affected by CVE-2017-1000229?
Yes, Optipng Project Optipng 0.7.6 is affected by CVE-2017-1000229.
What is the severity of CVE-2017-1000229?
The severity of CVE-2017-1000229 is high with a CVSS score of 7.8.
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